Councillors in Newport have set their sights on tougher rules for houses in multiple occupation (HMOs), seeking more transparency and regulation.
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Council proposes changing 20 roads back to 30mph
The council said its officers had completed a “comprehensive review” of the borough’s speed limits after receiving 270 comments on potential changes.
Council step closer to appointing new operator for Cwmcarn Forest Drive
Caerphilly County Borough Council currently manages the site, via an agreement with landowner Natural Resources Wales.
Senedd debate on ‘omnishambles’ UK budget ends in deadlock
Plaid Cymru’s Heledd Fychan led the charge ahead of the chancellor’s statement next week, warning public services cannot afford another UK budget that “sidelines Wales”.
Only fair or a silly idea?: Senedd split on calls for 2% wealth tax
Senedd politicians have called for a new wealth tax on the super-rich, sparking a fiery debate with the Conservatives who dismissed the notion as a “silly idea”.
Headteacher’s tribute to ‘lovely, warm, and caring pupil’
The headteacher at Blackwood Comprehensive School has paid tribute to former pupil Lainie Williams, who died last week aged just 17.
Suspended Reform Senedd Member opens up on ‘nightmare’ investigation
South Wales East MS Laura Anne Jones was found to have brought the Senedd into disrepute following an investigation into comments she made in a WhatsApp group chat.
Former minister calls for urgent devolution of police powers
A Labour Senedd Member has called on the Welsh Government to hold talks with Westminster to ensure policing is “at long last, urgently devolved to Wales”.
Green light for city shopping centre to offer wider range of uses
The centre was previously restricted to retail, leisure and hospitality activities – but Newport City Council has now approved a wider range of uses within the shopping centre.
Pupils plant trees near new 152-home development
Primary school pupils have been busy planting trees along the boundary of an upcoming housing development in Abertridwr.